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Penn State holds firm in Coaches Poll after win over West Virginia

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Penn State fans couldn’t have asked for much more this past weekend. Not only did the Nittany Lions get the win over West Virginia Saturday night, but quarterback Drew Allar passed just about every test the Mountaineers threw at him in his first collegiate start.

His performance – 325 yards passing and three touchdowns – earned Allar Big Ten Player of the Week honors on Tuesday.

Now, the focus switches back to the team, as both the updated Coaches Poll has also been released. Despite an impressive win over a Power Five opponent, however, Penn State held firm at No. 7 overall nationally.

With Florida State defeating LSU on Sunday night, the top seven in the Week 2 poll largely held firm. The Tigers dropped down to No. 14 overall, with the Seminoles replacing them at No. 5 overall.

You’ll find plenty of changes after that, however, with Washington moving up all the way to No. 8 following its dominant win over Boise State. Tennessee and Texas round out the Top 10 ahead of this weekend’s marquee showdown between Texas and Alabama.

Spots 11-20 saw the majority of teams move up two spots each. North Carolina was the biggest mover among that group of schools, moving up four spots to No. 16 following its win over South Carolina.

Coaches Poll – Week 2

1) Georgia
2) Michigan
3) Alabama
4) Ohio State
5) Florida State
6) USC
7) Penn State
8) Washington
9) Tennessee
10) Texas
11) Notre Dame
12) Utah
13) Oregon

Fitz: Five players who stood out in Penn State’s win vs. WVU

14) LSU
15) Kansas State
16) North Carolina
17) Oklahoma
18) Oregon State
19) Wisconsin
20) Ole Miss
21) Clemson
22) Tulane
23) Texas A&M
24) Duke
25) Colorado

Others Receiving Votes

Iowa 111; Pittsburgh 53; Kentucky 50; UCLA 44; Texas Christian 40; Fresno State 30; Miami 22; Auburn 22; Arkansas 18; Maryland 14; Missouri 13; Troy 11; Oklahoma State 11; NC State 10; Illinois 9; Wyoming 8; Washington State 7; Wake Forest 7; Air Force 7; Minnesota 6; Mississippi State 5; South Carolina 4; Kansas 4; Texas Tech 3; Southern Methodist 3; Central Florida 3; Houston 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Michigan State 1; Memphis 1; Louisville 1; James Madison 1; Arizona 1.

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